What are fissure sealants? Fissure sealants are a thin layer of coating that are spread onto the grooves of back teeth. Some teeth can form with deep and/or large grooves on the biting surfaces of the teeth; therefore, the tooth […]
When should I brush my child’s teeth? You can start to clean your baby’s teeth even before any teeth are through. You should use a soft, clean, moistened cloth. Once a day is enough. After your child’s baby teeth are […]
When should I bring my child to the dentist? Prevention is better than cure. This saying fits perfectly to children’s oral health. The Australian Dental Association’s recommendation is to take your child to the dentist shortly after the eruption of […]
Who is an Oral Health Therapist? An oral health therapist (OHT) is a dental clinician who is trained to be both a dental therapist and a dental hygienist with a primary focus on health promotion and disease prevention. As a […]
Chewing Gum to Prevent Cavities Do you enjoy the refreshing taste of chewing gum? Well gum chewers, clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay. Chewing sugarless gum increases the […]
Do I need a custom-made mouth guard? Children are back at school and have started signing up for their favourite sport. Adults are also signing up for the new season of sport. Everyone checks to see that the shoes and […]
Adults and children with poorly controlled diabetes have a higher risk of tooth problems and gum disease than people without diabetes. Regular dental visits Check out our New Patient Special Visit your dentist every 6 months for advice […]
